12 Questions
What is the term used to describe blood settling into the lowest point of the body causing discoloration of the skin?
Dependent lividity
Which condition is defined as a prolonged exacerbation of asthma that does not respond to conventional therapy?
Status asthmaticus
What term refers to the measure of the disease-causing ability of a microorganism?
Virulence
Which term describes a disorder where cholesterol and calcium build up inside blood vessel walls, leading to blockages and potential clot formation?
Atherosclerosis
What condition involves severe dyspnea when lying down, which is relieved by sitting up or standing?
Orthopnea
In what condition do the fingers or toes flex in a claw-like manner due to hyperventilation or hypocalcemia?
Carpopedal spasm
What is atelectasis?
A condition of airless or collapsed alveoli causing pulmonary shunting
What does the Hering-Breuer reflex do?
Prevents lung overexpansion
What is syncope?
Temporary loss of consciousness due to diminished cerebral blood flow
What is aphasia?
Inability to understand or produce speech
What does idiopathic mean?
Of no known cause
What are petechiae?
Small, purple, non-blanching spots on the skin
Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz covering terms like dependent lividity, virulence, orthopnea, status asthmaticus, purulent, and more.
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